MARSHALL — Southwest Minnesota State University interim president Dr. David Jones identified areas of concentration to focus on in the university’s strategic plan during his year of service, and on the final year of the current plan. “Our SMSU strategic plan will expire here at the end ...

MARSHALL — It was a day of celebration. Hundreds of people marked the Hmong New Year on Saturday with music, dance, food and more at the Red Baron Arena and Expo. The festivities in Marshall started out with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday morning. Area residents and visiting guests ...

MARSHALL — A crowd of about 300 people gathered in downtown Marshall on Saturday as “No Kings” demonstrations were held in communities around Minnesota. Protesters held handmade signs as they lined the sidewalk in front of Memorial Park on Main Street. Speakers at the event spoke ...

dgau@marshallindependent.com MARSHALL — Nearly a year after a sale was announced, former Bremer Bank locations have now officially transitioned to Old National Bank. In Marshall, new signs on the former Bremer building on East College Drive marked the change. On Monday, former Bremer ...

Photo by Dwayne Black Savannah Bowman decorates her pumpkin during the 19th annual Pumpkin Festival at Lake Shetek State Park on Saturday.

MARSHALL — This week, Lyon County Commissioners talked about the possibility of selling some of the county’s wetland credits to a state agency. Commissioners weren’t in favor of the idea, however, and opted not to take action on a request for proposals. Lyon County Environmental ...